Reimagining Columbus aims to transform the city landscape

Reimagining Columbus is a community-driven project to transform our landscape by creating new public art and commemorative spaces that reflect the city’s collective history, values, and aspirations.

Columbus, Ohio skyline. Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

This project, which will develop recommendations for the Christopher Columbus statue removed from City Hall’s campus in 2020, will convene Central Ohio residents for education and conversations about how our shared history and values should be reflected through public art, monuments, and symbols.

A diverse, representative team of professionals who are experts in design, history, public engagement and cultural inclusion will lead the community through this two-year project.

Upcoming events with Reimaging Columbus

Events are FREE and open to the public. Read more about Reimagining Columbus on the website. 

Design Your Own Monument Family Workshop

Build, imagine, and learn about monuments in a hands-on workshop perfect for the whole family. Join Kerry Kennedy, Executive Director of Cultural Memory and the Reimagining Columbus team to envision what the future of monuments are in Columbus.

All four workshops are identical and are appropriate for all ages. Register here. 

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1 pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop Library
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library: Parsons Branch 
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30 pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch

Storyboarding Session 1: “Our Collective Story and Manifestations”

Asset-based visual ideation facilitation sessions where participants’ story patterns are identified through guidance in identifying thoughts, ideas, and priorities of the collective.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Ohio History Center | 6-8 pm
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Blockfort (162 N 6th St)| 6-8pm
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Location to be Announced

Family-Friendly Mound Experience

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 10 am, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. 

Combine outdoor fun with history! Hike to the Voss site at the Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park for a unique learning experience for the family. Register here. 

Join Shelly Corbin (Takóni Kókipešni), an Itazipco/Mnicoujou Lakota from the Cheyenne River Reservation, and members of the Reimagining Columbus team to explore sacred mounds throughout Central Ohio. This 2-mile hike will end with an overlook of the sacred site to explore ancient structures and learn about their cultural significance.

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